1. Why did Parvana's family embrace Shauzia as if she was an old friend, even though they had not met her before?
because they don't get to really go out side ,
2. How do you think Parvana felt about running into Shauzia. How would you feel in Parvana's situation? Make a connection to an experience you've had, or another text. I would feel very wierd to see some one i have not seen in a long time.

3. Why might Parvana feel uncomfortable about digging up bones for money? Would you dig up the bones? Explain your thinking.

Parvana feels uncomfortable about digging up bones because she is gonna be caught by her family and not be able to get there food anymore.

4. Why did Parvana keep her work digging up bones a secret from her family. Try and come up with a least two reasons.

  1. she kept it hidden from her family because she does not want them to get stressied out and worried about her step'in on a land mine
  2. she does not want them to worrie about her getting dirty.